Robert Whiteford (born 12 April 1983) is a Scottish mixed martial artist competing in Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he formerly competed for the UFC, being the first Scottish fighter to be signed by the promotion, Bellator MMA, and Absolute Championship Berkut.
| Rob Whiteford | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Whiteford April 12, 1983 Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Other names | The Hammer |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
| Weight | 145.7 lb (66.1 kg; 10.41 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Team | American Top Team, Dinky Ninjas |
| Rank | Black belt in Judo[2] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.robertwhiteford.com/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Career
editWhiteford has a strong background in judo and Muay Thai, he first began fighting for team "Hostile Territory" based out of "The Dojo" gym in Alloa. He then joined the Dinky Ninja Fight Team (DNFT) The Griphouse Gym, in Glasgow where he has remained a member of the team since. He now lives and trains in South Florida at American Top Team. He has also spent time training with "Sweden All Stars" in Stockholm.
Whiteford made his professional debut in 2009 competing primarily for regional promotions across the United Kingdom where he was able to compile a record of 10 - 1 before signing with the UFC in the fall of 2013.[3]
Whiteford was also a bronze medalist at the 2006 Commonwealth Judo Championships in 2006 in the category of senior male under 73 kg.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editWhiteford made his promotional debut on 26 October 2013, as a short notice replacement for an injured Mike Wilkinson and faced Jimy Hettes at UFC Fight Night 30.[5][6] Hettes defeated Whiteford via submission (triangle choke) in the second round.[7]
Whiteford faced Daniel Pineda on 15 March 2014 at UFC 171.[8] Whiteford defeated Pineda via unanimous decision.[9]
Whiteford was expected to face Dennis Siver on 4 October 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53.[10] However, Whiteford was forced out of the bout in mid-September with an injury and replaced by Charles Rosa.[11]
Whiteford faced Paul Redmond on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[12] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Whiteford faced Darren Elkins on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76.[13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Whiteford faced Lucas Martins on 10 April 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86.[15] Whiteford lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[16][17]
Bellator MMA
editAfter three straight wins in Absolute Championship Berkut, Whiteford signed with Bellator. He made his promotional debut against Sam Sicilia at Bellator London 2 on November 23, 2019. Despite being knocked down multiple times during the bout, Whiteford came back and knocked Sicilia out with only six seconds left in the final round.[18]
Whiteford faced Andrew Fisher on October 1, 2021 at Bellator 267.[19] After being eye poked three times, Whiteford was unable to continue and the bout was called a no contest.[20]
Whiteford faced Daniel Weichel on May 13, 2022 at Bellator 281.[21] He lost the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round.[22][23]
After a 2 year layoff, Whiteford faced fellow UFC veteran Roger Huerta in the co-main event of PFL Europe 3 on September 28, 2024.[24] He would win the fight via unanimous decision.[25]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 23 matches | 17 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–5 (1) | Roger Huerta | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Europe 3 (2024) | September 28, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Glasgow, Scotland | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 16–5 (1) | Daniel Weichel | TKO (punches) | Bellator 281 | May 13, 2022 | 1 | 1:12 | London, England | |
| NC | 16–4 (1) | Andrew Fisher | NC (accidental eye poke) | Bellator 267 | October 1, 2021 | 2 | 2:50 | London, England | Accidental eye poke rendered Whiteford unable to continue. |
| Win | 16–4 | Sam Sicilia | KO (punches) | Bellator London 2 | November 23, 2019 | 3 | 4:54 | London, England | |
| Win | 15–4 | Kane Mousah | Decision (split) | ACB 87: Whiteford vs Mousah | May 19, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Nottingham, England | |
| Win | 14–4 | Nam Phan | Technical Submission (front choke) | ACB 54: Supersonic | March 11, 2017 | 1 | 0:29 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 13–4 | Kevin Petshi | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 47: Braveheart: Young Eagles 14 | 1 October 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Glasgow, Scotland | Catchweight (141 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Lucas Martins | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos | 10 April 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Darren Elkins | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka | 24 October 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Win | 12–2 | Paul Redmond | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites | 18 July 2015 | 1 | 3:04 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 11–2 | Daniel Pineda | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 171 | 15 March 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Jimy Hettes | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz | 26 October 2013 | 2 | 2:17 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 10–1 | Paul Reed | Decision (unanimous) | SFC: Reawakening | 30 June 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Stirling, Scotland | |
| Win | 9–1 | Martin Svensson | TKO (punches) | Vision FC 4 | 12 September 2012 | 1 | 0:43 | Glasgow, Scotland | Won the Vision Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Carl Fawcett | Decision (majority) | Supremacy Fight Challenge 6 | 20 May 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Gateshead, England | |
| Win | 7–1 | Antanas Jazbutis | Decision (unanimous) | Vision FC 3 | 28 April 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 6–1 | Jonny Goodall | TKO (punches) | Headhunters MMA 2 | 2 October 2011 | 1 | 0:15 | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Win | 5–1 | Liam James | Decision (unanimous) | Supremacy Fight Challenge 2 | 29 May 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Gateshead, England | |
| Win | 4–1 | David Galbraith | KO (punches) | On Top 1 | 2 February 2011 | 2 | 1:22 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 3–1 | Chris Batty | Submission (punches) | AC 3: Revolution | 1 May 2010 | 1 | N/A | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Win | 2–1 | Rich Edgeworth | TKO (punches) | Hostile Territory 5 | 10 April 2010 | 1 | N/A | Alloa, Scotland | |
| Win | 1–1 | Alan Duffy | TKO (punches) | AC 2: The Gathering | 28 November 2009 | 1 | 2:39 | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Bobby McVitie | TKO (doctor stoppage) | AC 1: Proving Ground | 23 May 2009 | 1 | 5:00 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
References
edit- ^ a b "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Bisping vs. Leites". UFC.com. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Rob Whiteford - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ Zane Simon (23 October 2013). "UFC signs Robert Whiteford to replace Mike Wilkinson against Jimy Hettes at Fight Night 30". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ Newbury, Stefan. "Commonwealth Judo Championships 2006 Results, Statistics, and Draw Sheets" (PDF). British Judo. /www.britishjudo.org.uk. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ John Morgan and Matt Erickson (20 October 2013). "Robert Whiteford expected to face Jimy Hettes at UFC Fight Night 30". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ Staff (20 October 2013). "UFC lands first Scottish fighter, Robert Whiteford to face Jimy Hettes". MMAmount.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (26 October 2013). "UFC Fight Night 30 results: Jimy Hettes chokes out Robert Whiteford in second". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ Staff (19 January 2014). "Daniel Pineda vs. Robert Whiteford added to UFC 171 in Dallas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ^ Steven Marrocco and Rick Lee (16 March 2014). "Robert Whiteford spares no expletives in tough UFC 171 win over Daniel Pineda". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ Staff (29 July 2014). "Dennis Siver meets Robert Whiteford at UFC Fight Night 53 in Stockholm". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ^ Staff (29 September 2014). "As SMMAF rules out Taylor Lapilus, Charles Rosa joins Saturday's UFC Fight Night 53 card". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ Matt Erickson (18 May 2015). "Redmond vs. Whiteford, Edwards vs. Pawlak booked for UFC Fight Night 72 in Scotland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ^ Paul Dollery (14 September 2015). "UFC Dublin card finalised after addition of a cracking featherweight bout". the42.ie. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ Brent Brookhouse (24 October 2015). "UFC Fight Night 76 results: Darren Elkins grinds out Robert Whiteford for sweep". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ Scott Mullen (4 March 2016). "Robert Whiteford to face Lucas Martins in undercard of Fight Night: Rothwell v Dos Santos". eveningtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (10 April 2016). "UFC Fight Night 86 results: Lucas Martins takes split decision from Robert Whiteford". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ Seamus Raftery (21 May 2016). "he UFC Release Scotland's Robert Whiteford". punditarena.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Simon Head (23 November 2019). "Bellator Europe 6 results: Michael Page steals show with one-hitter quitter in London". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Heck, Mike (27 July 2021). "Douglas Lima vs. Michael Page 2 headlines Bellator's return to London on Oct. 1". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ Guillen, Adam Jr. (1 October 2021). "Bellator 267 results: Live streaming play-by-play updates | 'Lima vs MVP 2'". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Youngs, Jose (25 January 2022). "Denise Kielholtz vs. Kana Watanabe, Daniel Weichel vs. Robert Whiteford set for Bellator London". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Bellator 281 'MVP vs. Storley' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Bellator 281 Highlight Video: Daniel Weichel Quickly Dispatches of Robert Whiteford". Sherdog. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (4 June 2024). "Roger Huerta returns from 3-year layoff to co-main PFL Glasgow card, Stevie Ray headlines". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ https://mmauk.net/2024/09/29/pfl-europe-glasgow-results/
